Mustard gas differs from other chemical agents of terrorism in that:
a. it is associated with a low mortality rate.
b. it can be released into the air.
c. its toxicity is dose related.
d. it does not produce any symptoms.
a
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A) The resident recently completed a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics. B) The resident takes metformin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. C) The resident has been using OTC skin emollients several times a day. D) The resident was immunized against the influenza virus 1 week ago.
When a light is directed across the iris of a patient's eye from the temporal side, the nurse is assessing for:
a. Drainage from dacryocystitis. b. Presence of conjunctivitis over the iris. c. Presence of shadows, which may indicate glaucoma. d. Scattered light reflex, which may be indicative of cataracts.
A geriatric client is confused and wandering in and out of every door. Which scenario reflects the least restrictive alternative for this client?
1. The client is placed in seclusion. 2. The client is placed in a geriatric chair with tray. 3. The client is placed in soft Posey restraints. 4. The client is monitored by an ankle bracelet.
_______________ is the process that moves a drug from the site it was administered and into the blood
stream. A. Pharmacokinetics B. Absorption C. Biotransformation D. Distribution